Access Charge, Vertical Separation, and Lobbying

We investigate the manner in which vertical separation affects lobbying activities as well as the access charges for essential facilities. We find that vertical separation either increases or decreases the access charge, and this depends on the relative efficiency between the incumbent and new entrants.

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Year of publication:	2009-03
Authors:	Matsumura, Toshihiro ; Matsushima, Noriaki
Institutions:	Graduate School of Business Administration, Kobe University
Subject:	network industry \| access charge \| manipulation of accounting \| regulation

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Discussion Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number 2009-11 8 pages
Classification:	L51 - Economics of Regulation ; L13 - Oligopoly and Other Imperfect Markets
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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